Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Norris, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Norris from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Norris
Dr. John Norris is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Clearwater, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Norris performed 5,827 Medicare services across 2,679 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Norris received a total of $23,500 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 274 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Norris is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 22% volume in FL
$23,500 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 70306 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,827
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,679
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~307 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,682 | $91 | $230 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
1,412 | $11 | $60 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
361 | $6 | $20 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
325 | $36 | $125 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
322 | $15 | $130 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
258 | $35 | $149 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
240 | $21 | $150 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
226 | $63 | $160 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
151 | $41 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
139 | $140 | $750 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
121 | $30 | $102 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
85 | $16 | $50 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
84 | $136 | $440 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
83 | $26 | $150 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
70 | $9 | $40 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
70 | $20 | $74 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
62 | $124 | $350 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
26 | $8 | $40 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
26 | $17 | $68 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
25 | $214 | $450 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
24 | $88 | $230 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
21 | $58 | $180 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
14 | $778 | $2,260 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
16.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
83.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,500
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,357/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
19
Companies
274
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,051 (64.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,949 (33.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$500 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,511
2023
$1,322
2022
$374
2021
$293
2020
$496
2019
$10,110
2018
$8,395
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$12,557
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,399
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,577
Abbott Laboratories
$759
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$514
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$464
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$413
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$159
Medtronic, Inc.
$117
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Amgen Inc.
$88
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$75
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$62
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
CVRx, Inc.
$16
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 87.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · ACCOLADE · ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · ALLURE QUADRA · ASSURITY · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Adapta · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EUCRISA · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GENERAL EP · JARDIANCE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MitraClip System · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · ONPATTRO · Optimizer · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · PACEART SYSTEM ECG MODULE · QUADRA ALLURE MP · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Rhythmia Mapping System · SmartAblateTM System RF Generator · Sotalol Hydrochloride · Tendril Pacing Lead · Therapy Ablation Catheter · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (64%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $403 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Norris is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Norris experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Norris performed 1,682 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Norris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Norris received a total of $23,500 from 19 companies across 274 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Norris's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Clearwater?
Dr. Norris's average Medicare payment per service is $50. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Norris) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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